Rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS) is a rare cancer of the skeletal muscle that primarily affects pediatric patients. After diagnosis, about 3 out
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Machines that learn language more like kids do
Children learn language by observing their environment, listening to the people around them, and connecting the dots between what they
Wide Variation Seen in Pelvic Shapes: Study
There is significant racial variation in the structure of the human pelvis, according to a study that could change how
Reproducing pediatric kidney disease from human iPS cells
Scientists in Japan have found a ‘skeleton key’ for congenital kidney disease research. Using iPS cells generated from the skin
More black South Africans are donating blood
The South African National Blood Service (SANBS) has succeeded in increasing the proportion of donations from black South Africans fivefold,
Dogs detect malaria by sniffing socks worn by African children
As the global battle against malaria stalls, scientists may be adding a novel tool to the fight: sniffer dogs. In
Potential markers identified for early detection and prevention of liver cancer
Liver cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide, claiming 700,000 lives each year. Most cases are discovered
Babies born at home have more diverse, beneficial bacteria, study finds
Infants born at home have more diverse bacteria in their guts and feces, which may affect their developing immunity and
Vaccine to Stop Recurrent Strokes Shows Promise in Mice
Stroke remains a major killer. But could a simple vaccine help prevent a recurrence in stroke survivors someday? That’s the
New research recovers nutrients from seafood process water
Process waters from the seafood industry contain valuable nutrients, that could be used in food or aquaculture feed. But currently,